THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH, PROGRESS, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.4M
+11.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+24.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
+24.2% YoY
About Mountain Empire Community College
Based on IRS filings
Mountain Empire Community College is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BIG STONE GAP, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,379,822 | $36,154,443 | $31,482,446 |
| Revenue | $2,852,252 | $1,924,022 | $2,831,277 |
| Expenses | $2,094,300 | $1,600,813 | $1,450,841 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,382,765 | $914,727 | $776,352 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mountain Empire Community College ($1,052,954).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BIG STONE GAP, VA | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EDUCATION | $1,052,954 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA D POPE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR KRISTEN WESTOVER | PRESIDENT OF MECC | 1 | — |
| KRISTY HALL | MECC VP OF FIN;VICE-TREAS; | 1 | — |
| ROGER A DAUGHERTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH FUNK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LETON HARDING JR | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DR KATHLEEN DEPONTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WAYNE HERNDON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER RABER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACK RHOTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON STURGILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR AMY GREEAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR WILLIAM KANTO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KENNETH FOGG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH WILSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LENA GRACE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE STROUTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR VICKIE RATLIFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAULINE ADAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM BOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WC BUZZY WITT JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Empire Community College?
Mountain Empire Community College is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BIG STONE GAP, VA. It holds $40.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mountain Empire Community College?
As of 2024, Mountain Empire Community College holds $40.4M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does Mountain Empire Community College operate?
Mountain Empire Community College has awarded grants in Virginia.
What size grants does Mountain Empire Community College award?
In 2024, Mountain Empire Community College awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mountain Empire Community College's EIN?
Mountain Empire Community College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1175620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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